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Freight: Career and Education Opportunities in Maryland

Freight:
The country's industrial infrastructure rests on its ability to move massive amounts of freight around the country and the world. Freight Transportation workers make this happen. From crane and tower operators to cargo inspectors, they provide industry with the transportation service its needs.

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Maryland has a population of 5,699,478, which has grown by 7.61% in the last 10 years. Nicknamed the "Old Line State," its capital is Annapolis, though its largest city is Baltimore. In 2008, there were a total of 3,471,985 jobs in Maryland. The average annual income was $48,164 in 2008, up from $46,922 the preceding year. The unemployment rate in Maryland was 7.0% in 2009, which has grown by 2.6% since the previous year. Roughly 31.4% of Maryland residents have college degrees, which is higher than the national average.

The top industries in Maryland include engineering services, radio broadcasting communications equipment manufacturing, and photofinishing. Notable tourist attractions include the Dorfman Museum Figures Inc, the Baltimore Civil War Museum, and the National Park Service.

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Route Delivery Drivers drive truck or other vehicle over established routes or within an established territory and sell goods, such as food products, including restaurant take-out items, or pick up and deliver items, such as laundry. Route Delivery Drivers need to listen well to others and take in their information and issues. They also need to listen well to others and take in their information and issues.

Truck Drivers drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 GVW, to transport and deliver goods, livestock, or materials in liquid, loose, or packaged form. Truck Drivers need to track and maintain equipment on an ongoing basis. They also need to read and understand what has been read.